{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.ba0249eb8044130e926392d1306b8bba62bdca8c.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.ba0249eb8044130e926392d1306b8bba62bdca8c.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Great Falls MT"},"word_count":154,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains\n**Issued by:** NWS Great Falls MT\n**Sent:** 2026-07-12T17:01:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-12T17:01:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-12T17:45:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9\nmiles east of Cascade, moving northeast at 50 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nGreat Falls, Cascade, Black Eagle, Highwood, Power, Carter, Floweree,\nPortage, Malmstrom Afb, Eden, Stockett, Tracy, Vaughn, First Peoples\nBuffalo Jump State Park, Centerville, Sun River, Ulm, and Sand\nCoulee.\n\n## Instructions\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}